By Ushang Ewa The senator representing Cross River South in the red floor of the national assembly, Gershom Bassey has berated the federal government over the lingering crisis between herdsmen and local farmers. Senator Gershom in an interview with Vanguard also chided the National Boundary Commission (NBC) of being responsible for the clash between communities
Xavier Ojeka Odey The bickering and infighting among stalwarts of the APC in Cross River Central and Yakurr LGA in particular is set to come to an end with the resolve of major stakeholders to sheath their swords and work for the collective interest of the party. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani,
Let me start by welcoming Princess Florence Ita-Giwa to APC. I am told that the grounds of Bakassi shook up to State Housing Estate where the reception took place. We thank God for increase! I know say you no de carry last! As Cross River south senatorial district takes determined steps to up their presence
By Ushang Ewa No fewer than 23 cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis have been confirmed by the Cross River State government with one confirmed dead on Wednesday. The Cross River State Government says the recorded cases are mainly from Ogoja and Yala local government areas of northern Cross River State; both more than 250 kilometers north
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has acquired a license from the federal government to generate 21 megawatt (MW) of electricity, the Governor, Ben Ayade said Tuesday in Calabar. “We have received a license to generate and sell electricity, and the certificate is in our pocket. Everything is from the
By Ushang Ewa The Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on National Assembly matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa Thursday in Calabar announced that she will be defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today (Friday) at Bakassi. Ita-Giwa who has been a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for about 14 years now said
By CrossRiverWatch Admin With the recent outbreak of Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM) which has affected 2,524 people with 348 deaths across the country, the Cross River State Government through its Ministry of Health has called on citizens and residents to take precautionary measures to curb the spread as the state government is doing its best
By Ushang Ewa The Nigeria Bar Association Legal Profession Regulation Review Committee (NBA LPRRC) will on today (Monday) hold a town hall meeting, a written notice sighted by CrossRiverWatch reveals. The meeting themed; “The State of Legal Profession in Nigeria” is slated for 9:00 AM at the Transcorp Hotel in Calabar, the Cross River State